Cang Xuan took a long breath in front of the Bodhi Leaf.

The seven whorled leaves, shaped like a Buddha's hand, seemed to have lost some kind of mystical substance, and almost visibly, they began to lose their luster.

As the "Comprehension Improvement" status message appeared on Cangxuan's panel, the Bodhi Leaf gradually dimmed and aged.

Just when Qin Ming thought it would dissipate, Cang Xuan exhaled a mysterious stream of air as if feeding back to its master.

This is... the power of life and death!

It is the most prosperous and vibrant part of it.

And this sliver of life just happened to keep the soon-to-dissipate Bodhi leaf afloat.

Although it didn't quite return to its original charm, it offered a slightly different possibility.

Good heavens, Cangxuan has turned a disposable consumable into a reusable, durable product...

What a thrifty and hardworking son! Having grown accustomed to Little Fatty's merciless big mouth, Qin Ming was so moved that he was speechless.

Then, Cang Xuan let out a very soft wolf howl at Qin Ming.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming was shocked. "What? You're going to store this leaf in Little Fatty's space?"

Well... how should I put it?

Qin Ming scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled.

"I'm not being biased at all; I'm just stating the objective facts. To date, I haven't been able to successfully retrieve any of the snacks, spirit fruits, crystals, or other items I stored with Xiao Pang!"

"While this should theoretically be a very promising project, based on past experience, the investment risk is extremely high, and there's a real possibility of losing everything. So, Cangxuan, you need to consider this carefully!"

"Of course, these are just my personal opinions. This leaf of the Brahma plant belongs entirely to you, Cangxuan. You can do with it however you like!"

After Qin Ming finished expressing his opinion, which was equivalent to saying bad things about Little Fatty behind his back, he summoned him out of the Spirit Control Space.

He had already made his point clear, so he would not participate in the subsequent discussions and transactions between the two beasts.

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"Hey, Wang Yumo, you're asking me out, right?"

"Forget it, I have to catch a flight tomorrow, I just want to rest at home today."

"What? You're already downstairs? I'll be right down!"

The two didn't go very far in the end, and found a restaurant they used to like nearby.

"Qin Ming, how did you perform in the competition?"

"I couldn't even get tickets to see it live. The speed at which those people online are typing is absolutely insane! What kind of amazing people are they?"

Wang Yumo's expression was quite varied as he said this, showing how difficult it was to get tickets.

Qin Ming sipped his classic milk tea, ordered his food, and replied, "It's alright, I guess I got what I wanted."

"That's great. I heard that a big shot emerged from this competition?" Wang Yumo leaned forward slightly, clearly in a gossip-sharing tone.

Qin Ming looked up upon hearing this. "Hmm?"

"Known in the martial arts world as the Masked Hero!"

"Um!?"

Qin Ming almost choked on his milk tea after taking a sip. He grabbed a napkin to wipe his mouth. "Cough cough, why do you say that?"

"Normally, there are champions every year, so it's not unusual, but I heard that the second live broadcast was canceled because of him, which is quite unusual!"

Hearing that there was no concrete evidence yet, Qin Ming nodded to himself, trying his best to get things back on track.

"It's not that exaggerated. It must be a live broadcast mishap. The match is still proceeding normally."

"Everyone thought so at first, but guess what? Now all the videos related to the formation competition have been taken down from the internet!"

"I regret not having the chance to watch it properly yesterday!"

"Now many people are speculating about the Masked Man's true identity: a rich young master, a disciple from a reclusive sect on a training mission, or even a talented scholar or a beautiful young lady..."

The more they talked, the more outrageous it became, even their gender started to be absurd. Qin Ming's appetite waned. "Is that really true?"

"How come you, who was there, know less than I do?" Wang Yumo looked at him suspiciously.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Qin Ming waved his hand and chuckled, "I'm focused on the competition. Everyone says these are just rumors, completely untrue and can't stand scrutiny!"

Wang Yumo curled his lip, "But he's the undisputed champion, his strength is undeniable! It's truly enviable."

"Actually, the day before, I thought the figure of the masked man in the rumors was somewhat similar to yours."

But thinking about it, it makes sense. How could someone as respectable as you do something like wearing a mask to look cool in such a formal setting?

Qin Ming's smile froze on his face, unsure whether he had been praised or scolded!

He gritted his teeth and ate his food in large bites. "Why are you envious of others? Your Keyun is being raised very well, isn't she? The teacher told me."

"But I'm holding everyone back! Qin Ming, how come those people are so amazing? Many of them aren't much older than me, how did they reach the intermediate level?"

"I'm still stuck in the beginner stage; I haven't even made it into the main competition!"

Wang Yumo's tone revealed disappointment, and Qin Ming slowed down his eating.

"Oh right, and you, you pervert, you were already at the intermediate level back then!"

Putting aside some biased terms, my friend has witnessed many exceptionally talented individuals in this competition, and is now a bit unbalanced.

Qin Ming patiently comforted him.

"There aren't that many. The condition for being guaranteed a spot in the main competition is that you have reached the intermediate level before registering for the event. At most, only five players are guaranteed a spot."

"This is the top five in the entire province and city! Besides, isn't your talent supposed to be combat-enhancing? It doesn't offer any advantage in mental cultivation or formations!"

Hearing this, Wang Yumo's mood brightened a bit. Feeling a little embarrassed, he said, "I'm sorry you had to laugh at me. I was just a bit anxious because I was stuck on the formation's progress for too long."

"Why are we talking like this?" Qin Ming replied calmly and naturally. "Where are you stuck? Can you demonstrate for me? Maybe I can help."

"That would be perfect!"

Wang Yumo closed his eyes slightly to adjust his state, and without any hesitation, he started.

In fact, his mental strength was already sufficient, and he had memorized the order and position of all 999 intermediate-level formations.

Perhaps due to concerns, I always get stuck at one or two points, causing all my previous efforts to be wasted.

The more anxious and insecure you feel afterward, the harder it is to find your rhythm, which actually limits you.

Coincidentally, Qin Ming now has an intimate knowledge of every aspect of intermediate-level formations.

He helped Wang Yumo just in time, even anticipating the moment Wang Yumo was about to stumble and make a mistake.

This helped Wang Yumo, who was initially a bit hesitant, gradually get into the zone.

As the familiar light flashed in the air, Qin Ming sincerely congratulated him, "I told you you could do it, and look, you did it!"

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